Cobalt Boats Forum

New for 2015, the Cobalt 210 comes with an optional "S" configuration, featuring a flip-up/flip-down cushion that converts the passenger seat from forward-facing to rear-facing.

Check out http://www.cobaltboats.com/our_boats/200/index.php for more information.

Volvo recommends their own part number 3858996 gapped to .060 inches, stating you can go 300 hours between changes instead of 100 hours only if you use their plugs. But, it looks like they are the same as: Champion RS12PYP (people report getting these in the Volvo boxes) AC 41-932 AC 41-933 (platinu...

Welcome Tim, and thanks for stopping by. Nice deal on a nice boat - there's a Great Lakes regional page on here (near the bottom of the listings) where you can mention a good dealer or good service as well. I really like the look of the white forward arch/wakeboard tower on that one - ended up going...

The service manual for my 5.7L penta says to refill with fresh GL-5 synthetic gear lubricant or mobilube 1 shc 75w-90 (meeting or exceeding MIL-L-2105C or D, API GL-4 or GL-5). While Mobil 1 75w-90 meets GL5, the Mobilube was a similar full synthetic with no limited slip additive - now replaced by M...

What is Volvo Penta oil? According to someone who appears to be in the know, it's Mobil 1 15w-50 in Europe, and plain 30w synthetic in the US. Fortunately, Mobil 1 15w-50 is available at any Walmart. Check out the original posts by "wingnut" at: http://forum.chaparralboats.com/index.php?sh...

Nice magazine review in Power Boating Canada, starting on p. 26. Note their test boat had the Volvo V8-225 I eventually ordered too: http://www.powerboating.com/magazines/pbc/2013/28-5 and a video "review" that's a nice walkthrough for people without a Cobalt dealer in your neighborhood: ....

They did a nice review of the Cobalt 302, including a video and performance testing if you log in or register. Tested with dual Mercriuser MX 6.2 engines, with a nice performance chart that shows fuel economy at various speeds (tops out on-plane at around 3000 rpm/1.6mpg). Check out: http://www.boat...

There's a good review of the 276, including a video review if you're logged in (email address only) at boattest.com. It doesn't include their own test results, and has some interesting comments on options and their relative cost for the boat.

http://www.boattest.com/boats/boat_video.aspx?ID=1996

There's a well-done review of the A25 on boattest.com, but it doesn't include their usual test results or a video review. Check out:

http://www.boattest.com/boats/boat_video.aspx?ID=2511

Boattest.com has posted a review of the 26SD, but unusually doesn't include test results even for those registered/logged in. the whole deck boat thing isn't my favorite configuration, but they do a good job explaining why it's the right boat for some people: http://www.boattest.com/boats/boat_video...

There's a nice review of the 323 on boattest.com, including a video if you register/log in:

http://www.boattest.com/boats/boat_video.aspx?ID=2462

Boattest.com did a nice review of the Cobalt A28, including a review of the new Volvo V8-430 engine. Check out:

http://www.boattest.com/boats/boat_video.aspx?ID=3097

Log in or register to see the video review and performance test results, which are worth it if you're in the market.

A little bit of searching and I found that the Shimano Stradic is sort of a benchmark spinning reel by which many other reels are judged (at least in lake-style fishing in Minnesota). But, the Ci4 was around $220, and I was hoping to get by for less without sacrificing much in the way of quality. I ...

Volvo has published a listing of shop manuals by engine type, which at least gives a starting point for ordering one or searching for a PDF version online. The list is posted at: http://www.marinemechanic.com/volvo/volvo/2010/04-2-67%5B1%5Dworkshopmanuals.pdf I was able to find a shop manual for the...

Found an interesting website that includes some information regarding Volvo's line of engines, including tech bulletins, shop manuals for some engines, and other such information. Check out:

http://marinemechanic.com/volvo/volvo-home.htm